Buses and dump trucks and vans, oh my!

Most days, Blake and I take a stroller ride down to the busy intersection of Whitney Way and Mineral Point Blvd. This is one of the highlights of Blake's day because he gets to point out all the different trucks & cars that drive by. On weekdays, there are quite a few trucks, business vans, and buses, which I would never have noticed before. Today we saw buses, vans, motorcycles, a fire truck, gas trucks, electrical repair trucks, semi's, moving trucks, dump trucks, and loads of delivery trucks. Blake points out each one and is in awe, especially when they drive right by him--he is constantly pointing and calling out "van," "bus," "truck," "car," etc. I just wish there was a bench at this intersection for the Mom that has to stand there and watch the traffic :)

Blake is always disappointed when we turn onto our quiet residential street, b/c let's face it, there isn't much action here! Little did I know that I would appreciate living by a busy street!

Wow, what gorgeous sunny mornings and days we've been having this fall! I just love this time of year when you just throw on a sweater and pants and are extremely comfortable enjoying the outdoors and the sun without wishing you were in air conditioning.

Yes, I must say, autumn remains my favorite month and I guess the only bad things about it are how short it is and it's introduction to winter. I can't say that I totally dislike winter, but I do enjoy the summer/spring/fall. Fall also brings in so many tasty flavors! I love pumpkin and apple desserts, hot chocolate, and feeling the warmth of the stove/oven when it is a bit nippy inside. I think it is the coziness that I love w/o the harshness of winter...

Anyways, it is also the time of our anniversary, so we also get to take a little trip and enjoy the outdoors (post to follow). Here is Blake, post anniversary trip, riding the horse that Grandpa Miles brought him. His Grandpa Miles and Auntie Amber came and watched him here in Madison while Scott and I headed to Door County.

Blake does pretty well on this horse!! It won't be staying on the main floor long b/c of its size, so soon he'll only have access when we retreat to the basement for laundry. :)

Dismount.

I had to take a picture of this b/c Blake went outside and took one of my tomatoes, sat down on the chair, and decided to start eating it like an apple. Silly boy!